NRL 2013 Offseason Thread

[Alec]

Corey Norman and Peter Wallace are apparently the 2 Broncos backs selected in the Allstars 64 man squad...
LOLOL.

 

[Kaz]

Who the hell voted for Wallace?

He did & so did his family.

 

[Big Pete]

The publicly-chosen 64-man ‘shortlist’ for the 2013 NRL All Stars:
Club - Backs - Forwards
Broncos - Peter Wallace, Corey Norman - Ben Hannant, Corey Parker
Bulldogs - Josh Morris, Krisnan Inu - Sam Kasiano, Tony Williams
Cowboys - Ashley Graham, Kane Linnett - James Tamou, Matthew Scott
Dragons - Brett Morris, Jason Nightingale - Ben Creagh, Trent Merrin
Eels - Jarryd Hayne, Ken Sio - Fuifui Moimoi, Tim Mannah
Knights - Akuila Uate, Darius Boyd - Danny Buderus, Kade Snowden
Panthers - Michael Jennings, Lachlan Coote - Tim Grant, Sika Manu
Rabbitohs - Adam Reynolds, Andrew Everingham - Ben Te’o, Issac Luke
Raiders - Josh Dugan, Jarrod Croker - David Shillington, Josh Papalii
Roosters - James Maloney, Shaun Kenny-Dowall - Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Frank-Paul Nuuausala
Sea Eagles - Brett Stewart, Jamie Lyon - Glenn Stewart, Anthony Watmough
Sharks - Beau Ryan, Michael Gordon - Paul Gallen, Luke Lewis
Storm - Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk - Ryan Hoffman, Kevin Proctor
Titans - Will Zillman, Kevin Gordon - David Taylor, Nate Myles
Warriors - Shaun Johnson, Konrad Hurrell - Feleti Mateo, Ben Matulino
WestsTigers - Chris Lawrence, Tim Moltzen - Robbie Farah, Aaron Woods
NB Brent Tate (Cowboys), Todd Carney (Sharks) and Jack Reed (Broncos) were removed from voting because of injuries.

Alec - The injury to Reed explains a lot, given Hoffman, Yow Yeh & Hodges are ineligible it was basically between them and Copley.

 

[Broncoman]

Flanagan has announced Michael Gordon is going to play fullback next year. Based on that the Sharks back line next year should shape up like this.

1. Gordon
2. Gardner
3. Ryan
4. Pomeroy
5. Wright
6. Carney
7. Robson

 

[broncos4life]

Flanagan has announced Michael Gordon is going to play fullback next year. Based on that the Sharks back line next year should shape up like this.

1. Gordon
2. Gardner
3. Ryan
4. Pomeroy
5. Wright
6. Carney
7. Robson

Swap Ryan and wright and that will be their line up

 

[Alec]

I'd pick Stapleton before Wright, but I guess it's not a huge difference either way.

 

[Big Pete]

Yep, plenty of options for the Sharks. I'd consider throwing Matt Wright and Stewart Mills in the mix. I really rate Mills as a prospect, I remember him making a strong debut against the Chooks in 2011 where he displayed everything you'd want to see from a winger. Injuries haven't been kind unfortunately, but I see him as potentially being their best back.

I thought Matt had a reasonable 2012. Covered the fullback position reasonably well and showed some good signs. Don't think he'll be anything more than a solid player, but I'd take that over a Jono Wright or Stapleton anyday.

 

[Broncoman]

Jamal Idris is eyeing a return to top form and his hoping he returns to rep footy next year. All talk, he says this every year how well he is going to perform but it never happens. He has little chance of making any rep squad. Fat, lazy, overrated and gutless.

 

[broncos4life]

Jamal Idris is eyeing a return to top form and his hoping he returns to rep footy next year. All talk, he says this every year how well he is going to perform but it never happens. He has little chance of making any rep squad. Fat, lazy, overrated and gutless.

Wholeheartedly agree bman except for you calling him gutless... I have seen his gut, he is definitely 'with gut'

 

[Kimlo]

I've had a gut full of you two arguing!

 

[broncos4life]

I've had a gut full of you two arguing!

Bam!

 

[Broncoman]

Mark Gasnier wants to get rid of the third man in tackle. What bullsh!t the shoulder charge is now gone and now this tripe. Might as well put skirts on the players now.

 

[Big Pete]

Good, 'prowler' tackles are just cowardly and not in any shape or form what the game should be about.

 

[The Brizz]

Limiting players in tackles is a great idea, will teach players to tackle properly again and will speed the game up. Just wish they would limit the interchanges back to 4-6.

 

[Broncoman]

Who was the Roosters player of the year last year?

 

[Big Pete]

Jared Warea-Hargreaves

 

[Broncoman]

Thanks Pete. I thought it was Pearce

 

[Broncoman]

I'm expecting Tony Williams to have a big year for the dogs next year. He always looks fit but he needs someone to keep his mind on the job and Dessie is the man for that.